resource to support VCOP during writing

Two games for use with VCOP. One is a Sentence Openers game - build a paragraph by rolling a dice and follwing the instructions. The second is a board game based on the Fiery Ideas ‘complication’ software. Topics also included: sentence structure and punctuation.

6 VCOP based worksheets all using the theme of 'Amphibians' The worksheets consist of the following: A detailed reading comprehension A 'choose the correct spelling' activity (with answers for self-marking) A cloze procedure activity (with answers) Dictionary and thesaurus work on the vocabulary used in the topic A punctuation activity (with answers) A final comprehension activity - use the facts covered to produce a 'fact file' of top 10 facts from the topic

A collection of ideas to develop use of Ros Wilson VCOP (vocabulary, connectives, sentence openers and connectives) collated from TES primary thread. Topics also included: word work; sentence structure and punctuation.

VCOP based one-a-day starters for Literacy. Covers Vocabulary, Connectives, Openers and Punctuation. Based on others I saw. I have added to, tidied up, changed and adapted to suit me. Hope they suit you too!

6 VCOP based worksheets all using the theme of 'Amphibians' The worksheets consist of the following: A detailed reading comprehension A 'choose the correct spelling' activity (with answers for self-marking) A cloze procedure activity (with answers) Dictionary and thesaurus work on the vocabulary used in the topic A punctuation activity (with answers) A final comprehension activity - use the facts covered to produce a 'fact file' of top 10 facts from the topic

6 VCOP based worksheets all using the theme of 'Amphibians' The worksheets consist of the following: A detailed reading comprehension A 'choose the correct spelling' activity (with answers for self-marking) A cloze procedure activity (with answers) Dictionary and thesaurus work on the vocabulary used in the topic A punctuation activity (with answers) A final comprehension activity - use the facts covered to produce a 'fact file' of top 10 facts from the topic

Series of slides with short challenges supporting the Ros Wilson VCOP (Vocabulary, connectives, openers and punctuation) made from collation of a TES primary thread and range of other materials. Designed to be put up on IWB at start of day or to be clicked on in odd moment or printed off as cards for early finishers. Other topics covered:setting; language choice.

fun activities to warm up writers before writing

I’ve pulled together various resources such as quick fire activities that I’d previously uploaded separately, and games and links suggested by other posters (notably bluerose) into 1 document.

I recently used these documents when advising parents how they could support their childrens' writing at home by using VCOP. I would really appreciate feedback/ rating

Loved the VCOP superheroes - so much so that I had to write a list of their special powers. [new version - errors corrected]

Table mat to go with VCOP superhero display. Upto level 4. Topics also included are: classroom display.

A selection of quick fire activities (suitable for use in plenary or as 5 minute time fillers) to encourage children to think about Vocabulary, Connectives, Openings and Punctuation. They are designed to be cut into strips and then laminated. I find it useful to have a separate bag for each of the 4 areas, to make it easier to (literally and metaphorically) dip into them. I made them to use with a Year 1 class, but they may be useable or adaptable for other ages

Absolutely fab way of helping children see what they need to do to make their writing better. Can be started as early as Y1, just give them the info thats relevant to them. Ros Wilson has helped loads of schools improve their children's writing.

This is a resource I made for my VCOP display. I have used openers from the Ros Wilson Pyramid and added some of my own. I have included the word files so they're editable and the PDF files for printing in different sizes. Hope they're of some use to someone.

The first file is to create a display with VCOP in large initials then the words Vocabulary, Connectives, Openers and Punctuation to put up next to them as a large visual reminder. The four colours were picked because highlighters are available in similar colours - you can then highlight examples of each in the different colours. You can also use these colours to highlight words in a text document. The second file is designed to be kept on tables for reference by the children. I have created it so that each sheet can be cut in half to form A5 cards then laminated. The titles follow the colour scheme used for the display and show ‘Good’ Level 1/2 examples (with the title in a pale version of the colour) and then ‘Even Better’ Level 3/4 examples (with the title in a darker version of the colour). Other topics covered: classroom display.

I collated lots of ideas I had for starters and others I found on the internet onto a PowerPoint Presentation. Really useful if you have a spare 5 mins.

VCOP PPT explaination for staff or students